Error Messages - Gateway E-1400 System Manual

Error messages

This section lists common error messages that may be displayed on your
monitor. These messages often indicate procedural errors such as an incorrect
keystroke or a write-protected diskette. Some messages, however, may indicate
a problem that requires you to consult the troubleshooting section of this
manual.
Error Message
Access denied.
Bad command or file
name.
Base memory [xxx]
expansion.
Checking RAM on disk
controller.
CD-ROM is not
recognized.
Data error.
Decreasing available
memory.
Diskette drive is not
recognized.
Diskette drive 0 seek to
track 0 failed.
Diskette drive reset failed.
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Troubleshooting
Solutions
Try saving to a new file or diskette.
Move the write-protection tab over the hole on
the back of the diskette.
Make certain you entered the right command.
Verify the specified drive and try it again.
If you are trying to exit MS-DOS to return to
exit
Windows, type and press E
This is an informational message only. No
action is required.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter
Setup utility and verify the parameter values.
See "The CD-ROM drive is not recognized by
the system." on page 73.
Run ScanDisk on the reported disk.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter
Setup utility and verify the parameter values.
See "The diskette drive is not recognized by
the system." on page 78.
Enter Setup utility and verify the diskette drive
parameters.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
Enter BIOS Setup utility and verify the diskette
drive parameters.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
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